Clapham attack - manhunt for Abdul Ezedi continues

The Met is releasing new images of a man who's wanted after a corrosive substance was thrown over people in Clapham.

Abdul Ezedi was last seen at King's Cross Underground Station at 21:00hrs on Wednesday, 31 January.

Commander Jon Savell said: “First of all, I would like to thank the public and the media for sharing our appeals for information following the incident in Clapham, which I know has caused a great deal of public concern.

“We have received dozens of calls of possible sightings of Abdul Ezedi and every single one has been followed up and investigated.

“Fast-paced enquiries, led by senior detectives have been carried out in the past 24 hours to trace the whereabouts of the suspect. And I’d like to thank Northumbria Police, British Transport Police and Transport for London for their help as we progress this investigation.

“A total of five search warrants were carried out overnight, including at two addresses in east London and three in Newcastle.

“Two empty containers with corrosive warnings on the label were found at an address in Newcastle. Forensic tests are currently ongoing to see if the containers held the substance used in the attack in Clapham.

“I would also like to give you an update on the condition of the mother and her two daughters who were injured.

“The mother, aged 31, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. It is likely she has suffered life-changing injuries as a result of this incident.

"The two children, aged three and eight, also remain in hospital. However, I’m pleased to report that doctors have now assessed their injuries as not life-changing.

“The three women and a man who bravely came to the aid of the family, have all been discharged from hospital with minor burns.

"I am also glad to update that the five officers injured have all now returned to duty.

“Today, we are releasing a timeline of Ezedi’s movements on 31 January and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen him or who has any information about his movements to contact us immediately.

Timeline of Ezedi’s movements on Wednesday, 31 January

• 00:15 – Ezedi’s vehicle is seen in Newcastle
• 06:30 – His vehicle is then seen traveling into Tooting, London
• 16:30 – A further sighting of his vehicle is confirmed in Croydon
• 19:00 – He is then seen driving in Streatham
• 19:25 – Attack takes place in Lessar Avenue, SW4, before Ezedi makes off in his vehicle which crashes nearby. He leaves the car and runs off.
• 19:33 – Ezedi boards a train at Clapham South Tube Station.
• 19:59 – He is then seen leaving that train at King’s Cross Tube Station.
• 20:42 – He is then seen on CCTV leaving Tesco at 21 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DX. He exits and turns right.
• 21:00 - Ezedi enters King’s Cross Tube Station and boards a Victoria Line tube Southbound.

Commander Savell added: “Following the attack, we know he travelled from Clapham South Underground Station to King’s Cross Underground Station and I want to appeal for anyone who may have seen him travelling on this route between 7.30pm and 8pm.

“The latest confirmed sighting of the suspect is at exactly 9pm, when he is seen boarding an underground tube at Kings Cross station on the Victoria line southbound.

“As you have seen from the image we have released of Abdul Ezedi, he has suffered a serious facial injury. I’m making a direct appeal – hand yourself into police, not only so we can speak to you, but so you can get the urgent medical treatment you obviously need.

"Any members of the public with any information about the attack or the whereabouts of Abdul Ezedi are asked to call 020 7175 2784. I also ask anyone with any video footage, including video doorbell or dashboard cameras to please contact us immediately.

"I would also like to reiterate the fact that if you see Ezedi, call 999 immediately. He should NOT be approached."